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What is the primary function of the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
Which phase of digestion involves crushing food and mixing it with saliva?
Which phase of digestion involves crushing food and mixing it with saliva?
What is the role of enzymes in the digestive system?
What is the role of enzymes in the digestive system?
During which phase of digestion is food transformed into waste?
During which phase of digestion is food transformed into waste?
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What happens during the assimilation phase of digestion?
What happens during the assimilation phase of digestion?
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Which substance does NOT primarily function in digestive enzyme activity?
Which substance does NOT primarily function in digestive enzyme activity?
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Which phase of digestion involves transferring nutrients into cells?
Which phase of digestion involves transferring nutrients into cells?
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What observable change happens to bread or crackers during the 'Bread in a Bag' activity?
What observable change happens to bread or crackers during the 'Bread in a Bag' activity?
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What is the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
What is the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
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What is chyme?
What is chyme?
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Which enzyme found in pancreatic juice breaks down fats?
Which enzyme found in pancreatic juice breaks down fats?
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What are the two primary functions of bile produced by the liver?
What are the two primary functions of bile produced by the liver?
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What is the main function of the gallbladder?
What is the main function of the gallbladder?
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Which of the following enzymes acts on polypeptides?
Which of the following enzymes acts on polypeptides?
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What roles do water, vinegar, and baking soda play in the digestive system?
What roles do water, vinegar, and baking soda play in the digestive system?
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What is the primary function of mechanical digestion in the mouth?
What is the primary function of mechanical digestion in the mouth?
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Where does final digestion and absorption of food occur?
Where does final digestion and absorption of food occur?
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What substance can crystallize in bile and form gallstones?
What substance can crystallize in bile and form gallstones?
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Which enzyme secreted in the mouth converts starch into maltose?
Which enzyme secreted in the mouth converts starch into maltose?
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What is the function of the epiglottis during digestion?
What is the function of the epiglottis during digestion?
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Which of the following best describes peristalsis?
Which of the following best describes peristalsis?
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What is created in the mouth after food is chewed and mixed with saliva?
What is created in the mouth after food is chewed and mixed with saliva?
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Which organ is primarily responsible for chemical digestion after the food leaves the esophagus?
Which organ is primarily responsible for chemical digestion after the food leaves the esophagus?
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What happens to food in the pharynx during swallowing?
What happens to food in the pharynx during swallowing?
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What is the primary function of microvilli in the small intestine?
What is the primary function of microvilli in the small intestine?
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Which part of the small intestine is referred to as the first part?
Which part of the small intestine is referred to as the first part?
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Where does most nutrient absorption occur in the small intestine?
Where does most nutrient absorption occur in the small intestine?
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What is the primary role of the appendix in the digestive system?
What is the primary role of the appendix in the digestive system?
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Which part of the digestive system absorbs water from undigested food materials?
Which part of the digestive system absorbs water from undigested food materials?
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What distinguishes the middle section of the small intestine?
What distinguishes the middle section of the small intestine?
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How long is the first part of the small intestine?
How long is the first part of the small intestine?
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What happens to food materials in the large intestine?
What happens to food materials in the large intestine?
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What symptom is commonly associated with GERD that may worsen during certain activities?
What symptom is commonly associated with GERD that may worsen during certain activities?
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Which dietary adjustment can be made to help reduce GERD symptoms?
Which dietary adjustment can be made to help reduce GERD symptoms?
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What is one of the main functions of the salivary glands in the digestive system?
What is one of the main functions of the salivary glands in the digestive system?
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Which organ is NOT considered a part of the alimentary tract?
Which organ is NOT considered a part of the alimentary tract?
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What does the phrase 'You are what you eat' imply in relation to health?
What does the phrase 'You are what you eat' imply in relation to health?
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During digestion, which enzyme specifically helps break down starches?
During digestion, which enzyme specifically helps break down starches?
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Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the absorption of most nutrients?
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the absorption of most nutrients?
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What is one consequence of consuming large meals for individuals with GERD?
What is one consequence of consuming large meals for individuals with GERD?
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What symptom is most indicative of Acute Appendicitis according to the case studies?
What symptom is most indicative of Acute Appendicitis according to the case studies?
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Which patient profile demonstrates classic symptoms of Lactose Intolerance?
Which patient profile demonstrates classic symptoms of Lactose Intolerance?
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Which condition is characterized by no signs of structural abnormalities in the gastrointestinal tract?
Which condition is characterized by no signs of structural abnormalities in the gastrointestinal tract?
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What is a common trigger for symptoms in the case of Irritable Bowel Movement?
What is a common trigger for symptoms in the case of Irritable Bowel Movement?
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The symptom of heartburn and regurgitation after meals is typically associated with which disorder?
The symptom of heartburn and regurgitation after meals is typically associated with which disorder?
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In the context of the case studies, which alternate diagnosis might be considered based on recurrent abdominal pain without specific triggers?
In the context of the case studies, which alternate diagnosis might be considered based on recurrent abdominal pain without specific triggers?
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Which of these symptoms is NOT typically associated with Acute Appendicitis?
Which of these symptoms is NOT typically associated with Acute Appendicitis?
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What is a distinguishing factor of Lactose Intolerance as presented in the case studies?
What is a distinguishing factor of Lactose Intolerance as presented in the case studies?
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Study Notes
Human Digestive System
- The digestive system includes structures and organs that form the alimentary canal (digestive tract)
- It also includes organs that do not directly act on food, but secrete or store substances that aid chemical digestion.
- Functions of the digestive system:
- Ingest food
- Digest food into nutrients that can pass through membranes
- Absorb nutrient molecules
- Eliminate indigestible remains
- Accessory organs: salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
- Alimentary canal: mouth, tongue, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon of large intestine, appendix, rectum, anus
Learning Objectives
- Identify each part of the digestive system and its function.
- Describe the function of enzymes in the digestive system.
- Explain what happens to food as it goes through the system.
Phases of Digestion
- Ingestion: taking food into the body
- Mechanical digestion: breaking down and dissolving food
- Digestion: incorporates both mechanical and chemical digestion
- Chemical digestion: enzymatic hydrolysis
- Absorption: moving food into cells
- Assimilation: making food part of cell
- Elimination: secretion of unused food in form of feces.
Two Stages of Digestion
- Mechanical Digestion: chewing, crushing, and mixing of food
- Chemical Digestion: use of enzymes to break food down into simpler molecules
Enzymes and Their Actions
- Mouth: Amylase (alpha amylase) breaks down starches into disaccharides
- Stomach: Pepsin, pancreatic amylase, breaks down proteins into smaller peptides, continues breakdown of starch
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Small intestine:
- Trypsin breaks down peptides into smaller polypeptides and dipeptides
- Lipase breaks down fats
- Maltase, sucrase, lactase convert disaccharides into monosaccharides
- Peptidase breaks down dipeptides into amino acids.
Parts of the Digestive System
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Mouth:
- Food is physically broken down by teeth.
- Mucus moistens and facilitates swallowing.
- Saliva lubricates the food.
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Pharynx:
- Food passes through pharynx (throat) first.
- The pharynx also conducts air to the trachea.
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Esophagus:
- Swallowed food goes from pharynx to esophagus.
- Epiglottis: prevents food from entering the respiratory tract during swallowing.
- Peristalsis: rhythmic, wavelike muscular action that pushes the food down the digestive tract.
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Stomach:
- Partially digested food (chyme) is retained.
- Hydrochloric acid destroys bacteria and helps break down food.
- Pepsin breaks down proteins into polypeptides.
- Liver: produces bile, consisting of waste products, cholesterol, and bile salts
- Gallbladder: stores bile until chyme triggers its release; releases bile into the duodenum
- Pancreas: produces pancreatic juice, which neutralizes acidic stomach contents; produces lipase, pancreatic amylase, trypsin, and chymotrypsin.
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Small intestine: completes digestion and absorbs nutrients and water
- Villi: small finger-like projections
- Microvilli: tiny extensions on the cell membrane of the villi for increased surface area
- Large intestine: absorbs water from undigested food materials (colon)
- Appendix: outgrowths at the junction of the small and large intestines, vestigial organ
- Rectum: temporary storage of solid waste (feces),
- Anus: opening for elimination of feces.
Case Studies
- Case Studies 1-4 involved various digestive system disorders (lactose intolerance, GERD, acute appendicitis, irritable bowel movement)
Healthy Eating Plate (SDG 2 & 3)
- Diet heavily influences health.
- Importance of variety and moderation.
- Recommendation for certain foods (e.g., whole grains, fruits, vegetables).
Food Waste
- The global amount of food waste (931 million tons)
- Impacts on food-deprived populations
- Implications for food security
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Test your knowledge about the human digestive system with this quiz. You will identify various parts and their functions, as well as explain the role of enzymes in digestion. Explore the phases of digestion and the significance of accessory organs involved in the process.
